Ryan's POV
I could feel my heart leap when I spotted Serena at the door. Her timing couldn't have been more perfect - saving me from this increasingly uncomfortable situation with Sophie.
Sophie stood there speechless after Serena's takedown, her face draining of all color. She turned to me, her eyes already filling with tears, clearly expecting me to come to her defense.
I merely gave her a brief glance, completely uninterested in her act. Instead, I addressed my wife.
"Serena, what brings you here?" I asked warmly.
"If I hadn't come, I would've missed quite the performance," Serena replied with a sharp edge to her voice. She looked Sophie up and down. "You really should consider a career in acting. What a waste of talent!"
"You—!" Sophie started, clearly struggling to
